Kids Week is all about introducing children to the magic of London theatre. Kids Week is, in fact, a ‘Kids Month’ which will run throughout August 2013 with tickets going on sale through Ticketmaster on 18 June.

Bedford Park Festival – Chiswick’s favourite fortnight – begins on June 8th and tickets are on sale now.

Cheers and laughter spread like a ‘Mexican wave’ through Devonshire Day Nursery in Chiswick as it was named one of the best early learning centres in the country following a surprise Oftsted inspection... Read more...

On 11 & 12 May 2013, Earls Court Two will open its doors to a wonderful world of animals as the London Pet Show takes place for the third year. The show will be bursting with even more animals, amazing animal action displays and fun and informative talks and demos, with larger rings and displays and extra viewing.

ForMums is thrilled to be working with The Running School to establish a new community club in Chiswick. Want to run, but don't want to go it alone? Come and join us! We would like to develop a community running club rather than one which is very competitive . We plan to organize the occasional social event and will also look at finishing at a coffee shop on the morning runs.

Join Mania Mia in Fulham for an exclusive evening of discounted shopping, new collection previews and bubbly. Plus meet New York City fashion labels JUNGWON and Tess Johnson. April 25th | 7pm - 9pm. RSVP: shona@nolcha.com

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter - enjoy the weekend whatever you are doing...

Easter fun for children 14 months – 5 years. All welcome. Lots going on including: • EASTER EGG HUNT! • Make Easter cards and crafts • Easter-themed activities, dressing up & more...

Our Fulham nursery is perfect for London families in Fulham, Parsons Green, Sands End, Imperial Wharf, Wandsworth, Chelsea and even some areas of Putney. OPEN DAY MARCH 23rd 10am to 2pm.

Spring has sprung and the flowers are starting to bloom. Why not celebrate the start of the new season with a trip to the Country Living Magazine Spring Fair. With beautiful items for your home and garden, unique fashion and jewellery, and delicious food and drink, it is the perfect day out. We have six pair of tickets to give away. For a chance to win, simply sign up for our Newsletter now! ForMums.net readers can also save £1 off the ticket price by quoting CLS6 so book now.

Could you give two hours a week to visit a family-in-need in West London? Family Friends charity provides practical and emotional support to disadvantaged families with children under the age of 16 through mentoring and befriending. Volunteers commit to supporting a family for two hours each week for a year. NEXT TRAINING COURSE: SATURDAYS 13 AND 20 APRIL 2013, 10AM TO 5PM (14 HOURS IN TOTAL).

Wishing a happy St David's Day to all the lovely Welsh mums out there!

Active Learning’s Chiswick nursery is perfect for families looking for nurseries in Hammersmith, Chiswick, Hammersmith, Brook Green, Shepherds Bush, and Barnes. Come along and see for yourself at our open day on Saturday 23 February.

We love the Spirit of Summer Fair at Olympia. (Read the BLOG from last June to see some of our favourite finds at the 2012 Fair). We're pleased to be able to offer ForMums fans a 15% discount on Advance Tickets for the Fair - simply quote Code: ST3Q when booking!

Sports Generation is running an extensive Easter swimming crash course. Classes are taking place from Cedars health club on Richmond Hill.

Introduce your little ones to music through new exciting stories and songs, instrument work and games that will be lots of fun as well as having educational benefits. First session is FREE!

New Year, New You….New Reason to Shop! Time to off-load all of those unwanted Christmas gifts, as local community join together in support of Mary Portas’ newest Living & Giving Shop for Save the Children in Chiswick.

Urban Vitality bootcamp comes to Chiswick! Reserve your place on our FREE taster week now and start preparing for your total body and health transformation when you receive your starter pack.

First smiles, first steps, first time they have ice-cream – as parents we want to capture and memorise them all. Learn how to do it well, under the guidance of our instructors – PRO children’s photographers.

Moscow City Ballet Giveaway! | ForMums.net News Win tickets to the Moscow City Ballet at Richmond Theatre, plus some very special extras...

This year, as part of a pilot scheme, Richmond Theatre will present a relaxed performance of Aladdin starring Tim Vine and Suzanne Shaw on 7 January 2013...

Happy New Year from Chiswick ForMums! To all the Chiswick mums and businesses out there - we wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Thank you very much to all the mums and businesses in Chiswick who have supported us throughout 2012. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Lots of love from Chiswick ForMums! x

The delightful picture book Stick Man by Julia Donaldson is cleverly brought to life on stage at the Leicester Square Theatre. We had a great time recently, watching the production with a pair of four year olds - they loved it!

Welcome to our advent calendar! Each day we will be revealing a top Christmas tip for Chiswick mums! Much more useful than a miniature chocolate!

Ho-Ho-Ho Santa is coming to Chiswick! Come and visit him and his elves. Call to guarantee a time slot or just turn up!

You are invited to our Christmas Shopping Evening on Wednesday December 5th between 7.00 and 9.00 pm.

We're looking for Mums with either daughters aged 11-13 years or boys aged 8-10 years (may have younger or older too) to take part in a 90 minute focus group in Hammersmith on Tuesday 13th November (All sessions after school). We're also looking for Mums in any part of London with children aged 5-7 (may have younger or older too) to take part in a 90 minute in home session on Thursday 15th November.

Fun, educational kids yoga launches in Chiswick and Fulham. YogaKids is more than just yoga. It’s educational and FUN!!! Classes are on Tuesday mornings at The Piccolo Play Centre in Chiswick - why not drop in for a FREE trial class!

Do you want to get fit? Book any 6 week course with ANNY and receive 6 weeks of FREE UNLIMITED CLASSES for new customers - including DYNAMIC PILATES, BARRE WORKOUT, STRETCH AND ZUMBA!

'My boy trained with Sports Linx - I would recommend them to anyone.' Dennis Wise | Chelsea & England International. Why not start this half term with a Sports Linx Holiday Camp - five days of football for only £58.50! The Half Term Camp runs from October 29th to November 2nd. Sports Linx Football Academy offers structured and professional football training to children of all abilities, with weekly training and regular school holiday football camps.

"It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark... ..the Thriller Flashmob! Halloween Thriller Arrives in Chiswick! Don't miss out on the coolest Halloween Celebration in London!

Chiswick & Hammersmith NCT is holding a fabulous Christmas Party on Saturday 24th November. A highlight of the Party will be the Silent Auction. ForMums is excited to be hosting the complete list of Auction lots, generously donated by local businesses. See the full list...

Are you thinking about returning to work? Don't know which direction to choose? Wondering about setting up a business? Then join our next MM session, when expert Frieda De Ley will help you to take the next step!

The Spirit of Christmas Fair is renowned for its fantastic Christmas shopping experience. We have three pairs of tickets to give away - simply Like our Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets!

Following the successful launch in Ealing Broadway, Pitter Patter – The Hub for BubsTM will launch next month with free taster sessions of pre-school activity classes at The Cricketers, Richmond Green.

Cheerobics® Fitness comes to Chiswick! FREE TASTER SESSION ON THURSDAY 11th OCTOBER 7:00pm. If the name hasn't already given it away, Cheerobics® is the unique fitness programme that combines cheerleading and aerobics, using pompoms! It's is aimed at all ages, fitness and skill levels, so everyone is welcome...

Disney is holding an exclusive preview screening of Tim Burton’s much anticipated film Frankenweenie at their private cinema, in aid of local charity Family Friends. Find out how to buy tickets...

The twice yearly NCT Nearly New Sales are a great way to sell your unwanted baby items or to pick up a bargain for your little ones. This autumn, the sale will be bigger than ever as, in addition to the Town Hall, a new venue has been added. Chair of the Chiswick and Hammersmith NCT, Jennika Arkell, told us more...

We have been contacted by Michelle Tester, a PhD researcher at the University of Exeter. Michelle is exploring postnatal depression in her research and is currently running a study for which she is looking for mums with babies aged 10 to 14 months to complete an online survey (they don’t have to be feeling low or experiencing PND).

Chiswick health and beauty salon, The YOU Clinic has teamed up with personal trainer, Laura Knight to offer a fantastic makeover to a lucky raffle winner to raise money for children with osteosarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer.

If you've never experienced our innovative, impressively effective Dynamic Pilates workout - there's never been a better time! Book into any Beginner level Class in Chiswick between Monday 24th and Sunday 30th September and if you're new to TenPilates, you'll train for free.

Our thoughts are now turning to school, which starts next week for most children. We love September and the excitement of a new academic year, crisp autumn mornings and conkers. It’s the perfect time to start new resolutions and routines - just like New Year but with no hangover and better weather. To help start your New Year as smoothly as possible, we’ve put together our pick of the fab businesses that our area has to offer. Read on to find out more about The New Term, Classes for Little Ones, Classes for Older Children, Activities for Mums and Help Around the House...

ForMums Guide to Making the Most of the Olympics for Chiswick Families – updated for the Paralympics!

Are you ready for the world’s greatest sporting event, right on our doorstep? There are only two weeks until the London 2012 Olympics and it’s time to plan how your family will make the most of this sporting and cultural extravaganza! Read on to plan your whole Olympic experience, including The Torch, The Games, Exhibitions & Events, Activities, Help & Information, and Sport for Children.

This week, we are launching our special Olympic newsletter. There are so many amazing Olympic activities for families - sporting, cultural and local. Our Olympic special picks out the best...

Piccolo Play scheme provides excellent care and a fun filled summer. We have a large range of activities include cooking, arts and crafts, sports, drama, cinema fun, outings and more. This Ofsted registered scheme will run from 23 July until 31 August, for children aged five to 11 years old.

News from Sini Ek - Stella & Dot Independent Stylist: ‘I have begun my Sample sale to make space for the new collection that comes out at the beginning of July. This means that I am selling some of the jewellery which I carry with me to trunk shows and displays. It is 50% off (except for one or two pieces that are completely new)!!! Find out more...

In case you missed our previous posts – here’s a quick recap: As someone who has tried many diets over recent years, I was very interested to find out more about Think Yourself Slim. The aim of the programme is to use Hypnotherapy, NLP and CBT to change the way you think about food.

The Garden Place is having an Open House on Saturday 15th September from 11am until 4pm. Plants available for gardens of all shapes and sizes. Plus bubbly, nibbles and expert advice!

In case you missed Week 1 – here’s a quick recap: As someone who has tried many diets and who, for various reasons has developed poor eating habits over recent years, I was very interested to find out more about Think Yourself Slim...

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend is nearly here and our What’s On pages have heaps of ideas for children and families, in Chiswick and further afield. If you know of any other events, or would like to add yours - simply email us the details! Whatever you do, we hope it's memorable!